Mattei v. Hecke

THE COURT.

This appeal involves the constitutionality of that portion of section 22 of “The California Fruit, Nut and Vegetable Standardization Act of 1927,” which provides that grapes in containers other than those packed in sawdust, cork, etc., and in certain standard containers established by such act, shall, if used, be conspicuously marked in letters not less than one-half inch in height “Irregular Container. ’ ’

The respondent, A. Mattei, is a grape grower and shipper in Fresno County. At the time the grapes were ready to ship during the fall of 1927 he had on hand certain lug boxes of…